Want a hideaway from the frenzied-hectic busy life in big cities? A secluded lagoon with your lover? An isolated land with your family without any disturbances of phone calls, PC, or modern gadgets and games? What's more, how about an adventure little game to reach this hidden paradise?
Well, Sempu Island might be your best answer to combine serenity, physical exercises and adventure in one fluid motion!
Sempu Island is a small island located in Malang Region, South of East Java Province. It is currently a natural heritage region protected by the government and declared as national conservation and natural reservation.it takes three hours driving to the harbor near the island, Sendang Biru. From this harbor, visitors can rent a boat for 15 minutes trip to the island's bay, and please don't forget to arrange your return time with the boat owner. Get his mobile number, ok! Dial when you arrive at the bay because in the island, you will not get any signal!
To enter the island we need to get permit called “Simaksi” a permit letter to enter the conservation zone issued under ministry of forestry and environment.We have to fill the administration form and pay for IDR 35,000 (well... if it is not yet increased, lol). Since the path is treacherous and challenging, we need a guide to conquer the trekking line full of gnarled trees and mud due to the rain.
We have to pay for another IDR 100,000 for the boat and another IDR 100,000 to pay our guide. After all settled, we boarded on the small boat carrying up to 15 persons.
The island is isolated with no trace of any inhabitants (people) except for the various birds, monkeys, and other forest creatures. We can not find any drinking water source, electricity, or any comforts offered by modern world. It is besieged by the deep blue Hindia Ocean. The loud crashing sounds of its waves are natural resource of white noise, ideal for blocking out environmental noises and distractions.
The Island is famous for its blue lagoon , usually referred as “Segara anakan” with its stretched white sand, turquoise water, and huge coral rock formation encircling the lagoon. The coal black coral reef formation is towering high as if a massive fortress to shield the hidden treasure, chasing away the unwanted visitors. The lagoon is so beautiful in its ethereal surroundings, inciting poets and writers to weave words of inspiration about eternal love and natural goddess.
To reach the lagoon, we have to climb a steeply muddy path with many intertwined and interlaced tropical trees' roots. If not careful, you could easily have a free falling, stumbling on one the giant roots and fallen big branches.
Entering the dense tropical forest in the small island, we departed on an adventure that drain our energy. Due to heavy downpours the day earlier, we had to struggle in the muddy steep path in its every nook and corner. We often had to hang on the big cascading root to cross over a difficult path.
The journey was for the most part unbearable. I had to let my imagination roam free to cast away my fatigue. There's some moment, we wanted to turn around and just headed back to our boat. But imagining the rare treat of a rare beauty kept me going.
Watch your step also while trekking and keep on the existing track, or you will get lost and have to double your journey's time! Don't roam around yourself, or you get lost and walk in a circle with no end until patrol officers find you!
I just tried to picture my self as a small hobbit, a friend of Frodo (lol), who traveled amid dangers and perils on a noble sacred mission. Indeed, the small woods reminded me of the forest the hobbits trampled on their journey across Middle Earth.
Our young guide told us before entering the forest that we should mind our heart and language during the quest. "The wood is sometimes enchanted," he told us with a mean-business like tone. "Follow my instructions, and you'll be safely arrive at the lagoon. Ignore my warning, you'll pay the price." He added.
It took almost two hours to reach the lagoon. My feet were sore and swollen as I had to fight infection I got from my previous snorkeling. I could barely stand at all during the journey as the road was so slippery that we had to lean on the hanging branches, or the trees' trunk.
After two hours of ordeal, our voyage came to an end at last. Stretched naked and bare before our eyes is the enchanting blue lagoon. Seeing the beautiful landscape, all pain was lost. It was so majestic amid the scorching heat. The air was fresh and the surrounding trees and coral barriers were enchanting.
Some youths apparently had built their camps last night, and now just lazing around in the lake. Some were busy to dethrone their camps, ready to pack for home.
Sadly, we did not have much time to enjoy the lustrous landscape. We started at 11.00 a.m with a wet track and arrived at the lagoon at 1 p.m. We only spend 45 minutes on the scene and another 2 hours trekking of going back to the bay. We did not want to miss our last boat and waited another night without any camping gears.
So, guys, before travelling to this beautiful lagoon, you better prepare for some of these stuffs:
1. Bring your own drinking water and food. There are no food vendors whatsoever in this conservative forest!
2. Use comfortable trekking sandals or shoes
3. Bring your extended charger or double battery for your camera and hand-phone because no electricity available.
4. If you decide to camp for the night, well bring your own camping gears!
5. Sun block if you are too concern with your sensitive skin
6. Please please please keep the island clean and bring your rubbish with you on your way back and dump them in the bin, ok!
7. Beware of the coral rock when you swim, it is sharp and dangerous
8. Bring your own medical kits aids!
Well, Sempu Island might be your best answer to combine serenity, physical exercises and adventure in one fluid motion!
Sempu Island is a small island located in Malang Region, South of East Java Province. It is currently a natural heritage region protected by the government and declared as national conservation and natural reservation.it takes three hours driving to the harbor near the island, Sendang Biru. From this harbor, visitors can rent a boat for 15 minutes trip to the island's bay, and please don't forget to arrange your return time with the boat owner. Get his mobile number, ok! Dial when you arrive at the bay because in the island, you will not get any signal!
To enter the island we need to get permit called “Simaksi” a permit letter to enter the conservation zone issued under ministry of forestry and environment.We have to fill the administration form and pay for IDR 35,000 (well... if it is not yet increased, lol). Since the path is treacherous and challenging, we need a guide to conquer the trekking line full of gnarled trees and mud due to the rain.
We have to pay for another IDR 100,000 for the boat and another IDR 100,000 to pay our guide. After all settled, we boarded on the small boat carrying up to 15 persons.
The island is isolated with no trace of any inhabitants (people) except for the various birds, monkeys, and other forest creatures. We can not find any drinking water source, electricity, or any comforts offered by modern world. It is besieged by the deep blue Hindia Ocean. The loud crashing sounds of its waves are natural resource of white noise, ideal for blocking out environmental noises and distractions.
The Island is famous for its blue lagoon , usually referred as “Segara anakan” with its stretched white sand, turquoise water, and huge coral rock formation encircling the lagoon. The coal black coral reef formation is towering high as if a massive fortress to shield the hidden treasure, chasing away the unwanted visitors. The lagoon is so beautiful in its ethereal surroundings, inciting poets and writers to weave words of inspiration about eternal love and natural goddess.
To reach the lagoon, we have to climb a steeply muddy path with many intertwined and interlaced tropical trees' roots. If not careful, you could easily have a free falling, stumbling on one the giant roots and fallen big branches.
Entering the dense tropical forest in the small island, we departed on an adventure that drain our energy. Due to heavy downpours the day earlier, we had to struggle in the muddy steep path in its every nook and corner. We often had to hang on the big cascading root to cross over a difficult path.
The journey was for the most part unbearable. I had to let my imagination roam free to cast away my fatigue. There's some moment, we wanted to turn around and just headed back to our boat. But imagining the rare treat of a rare beauty kept me going.
Watch your step also while trekking and keep on the existing track, or you will get lost and have to double your journey's time! Don't roam around yourself, or you get lost and walk in a circle with no end until patrol officers find you!
I just tried to picture my self as a small hobbit, a friend of Frodo (lol), who traveled amid dangers and perils on a noble sacred mission. Indeed, the small woods reminded me of the forest the hobbits trampled on their journey across Middle Earth.
Our young guide told us before entering the forest that we should mind our heart and language during the quest. "The wood is sometimes enchanted," he told us with a mean-business like tone. "Follow my instructions, and you'll be safely arrive at the lagoon. Ignore my warning, you'll pay the price." He added.
It took almost two hours to reach the lagoon. My feet were sore and swollen as I had to fight infection I got from my previous snorkeling. I could barely stand at all during the journey as the road was so slippery that we had to lean on the hanging branches, or the trees' trunk.
After two hours of ordeal, our voyage came to an end at last. Stretched naked and bare before our eyes is the enchanting blue lagoon. Seeing the beautiful landscape, all pain was lost. It was so majestic amid the scorching heat. The air was fresh and the surrounding trees and coral barriers were enchanting.
Some youths apparently had built their camps last night, and now just lazing around in the lake. Some were busy to dethrone their camps, ready to pack for home.
Sadly, we did not have much time to enjoy the lustrous landscape. We started at 11.00 a.m with a wet track and arrived at the lagoon at 1 p.m. We only spend 45 minutes on the scene and another 2 hours trekking of going back to the bay. We did not want to miss our last boat and waited another night without any camping gears.
So, guys, before travelling to this beautiful lagoon, you better prepare for some of these stuffs:
1. Bring your own drinking water and food. There are no food vendors whatsoever in this conservative forest!
2. Use comfortable trekking sandals or shoes
3. Bring your extended charger or double battery for your camera and hand-phone because no electricity available.
4. If you decide to camp for the night, well bring your own camping gears!
5. Sun block if you are too concern with your sensitive skin
6. Please please please keep the island clean and bring your rubbish with you on your way back and dump them in the bin, ok!
7. Beware of the coral rock when you swim, it is sharp and dangerous
8. Bring your own medical kits aids!
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